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Politics As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they’re starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the military rather than automatically turning them away. Surgeon general says ‘any and all conditions are on the table’ AshleyContinue Reading

Politics As Canada braces for U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says the cost of homebuilding is going to go up — despite an urgent need for more housing stock. Developer says homebuilding expenses would need to be passed on to consumersContinue Reading

Politics With a leaderless Liberal Party and voters wanting change, the 2025 election could present an opening for the New Democratic Party. But at this point, at least, many things don’t seem to be working in their favour. Favourability moving in the wrong direction while election could be weeks awayContinue Reading

There was no shortage of storylines during the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off — but when the league announced the international competition last year, it likely didn’t anticipate that politics would take centre ice. Heading into the final game, Canada’s head coach Jon Cooper acknowledged the political backdrop but downplayed itsContinue Reading

Politics A Liberal Party of Canada committee voted unanimously on Friday to disqualify former MP Ruby Dhalla from the race to be the next leader. Committee finds Dhalla made 10 violations of contest rules, while she said Sunday she filed an appeal Ruby Dhalla in an interview with CBC NewsContinue Reading

Politics While official debates in the Liberal leadership race are set for Monday and Tuesday, some of the candidates say they’re open to facing off in other arenas. But sources working on rival campaigns say perceived front-runner Mark Carney has stayed away when invited to take part. Official Liberal leadershipContinue Reading

Politics Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand informed the provinces and territories Friday that Ottawa will remove more than half of federal internal trade barriers in a move to make Canada less reliant on the United States. The move comes at a critical time, as U.S. threatens sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods Olivia StefanovichContinue Reading

Politics Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla is denying any wrongdoing as the party withholds contributions to her campaign from 12 donors. Contributions temporarily withheld to ensure compliance with Elections Canada rules Raffy Boudjikanian · CBC News · Posted: Feb 20, 2025 7:02 PM EST | Last Updated: February 21 LiberalContinue Reading

Politics The federal government designated seven criminal organizations — including cartels and street gangs — as terrorists on Thursday, delivering on a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of staving off economically devastating tariffs. Commitment was made to Trump amid tariff threats Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Feb 20,Continue Reading